Holding steady.
Popularity of Annjanette since 1964
Babies named Annjanette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 86 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Annjanette is an uncommon name that first appeared in 1964, reflecting a mid-20th-century American trend of blending traditional names to create novel combinations. The name is formed from Ann, a staple derived from the Hebrew Hannah via Latin and Greek, and Janette or Jeanette, French diminutives of Jeanne. It reached its peak use in 1971, though it never entered the top 1,000 names in the Social Security Administration records. As of 2025, its usage remains stable but very infrequent, with no concentration in any particular state. Annjanette offers a distinctive yet familiar sound, combining classic elements into a personalized form.
Annjanette is a modern compound name, formed by combining Ann (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace') with Jeanette or Janet (diminutives of Jeanne, the French form of Johanna, meaning 'God is gracious'). It first appeared in the United States in the 1960s, reflecting the mid-century trend of blending and respelling familiar names to create distinctive forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ann, Annie, Jan, Janet
Sibling names for Annjanette
Names that share Annjanette's style, for a brother or sister.
